Episode Overview
Phil kicks off the episode by telling us we're beginning our journey on a "tiny island in the Everglades." We see the contestants speeding off in boats as he introduces the teams competing in this season of The Amazing Race: Heather & Eve - Roommates and fresh graduates from Harvard Law School Michael & Kathy - A new couple who's only spent a maximum of five days together Dennis & Andrew - A son navigating his relationship with a strict Southern Baptist father who doesn't accept his sexuality Flo & Zach - Friends who connected during their college years Derek & Drew - Identical twin models Gina & Sylvia - The quintessential "soccer moms" Tramel & Talicia - A brother-sister duo Aaron & Arianne - Best friends with a creative outlook on life Teri & Ian - A married couple celebrating 22 years together Andre & Damon - A police officer and a firefighter Ken & Gerard - Sibling rivals John Vito & Jill - A couple